Mounting debt crisis among state entities demands urgent reform
The alarming fiscal imbalance revealed in the government’s latest analysis of 14 high-risk state-owned and autonomous entities is a stark reminder of the urgent need...
Editorial
Cut to global funding in education
Md Bayazid Khan : A significant number of underprivileged children in Bangladesh suffer from learning poverty, particularly in developing skills in foundational literacy and numeracy...
Spirit of July: A legacy that must live on
A year ago today, the streets of Bangladesh erupted with a force not seen in decades. What began as student-led protests over a Supreme Court...
July uprising – anatomy and aftershocks
Arshad Siddqui : What does it take for a nation’s youth to bring down a regime? Courage? Desperation? Or just the quiet, growing certainty that...
July: A call to the sleeping generation
Jannatul Ferdous Sadia : There once was a generation, often ridiculed and mockingly referred to as the “smartphone Generation” for many. The group is supposedly...
A hopeful yet fragile future: One year of historical July Revolution
The historical 5th August is coming again this year. One year of historical August- August of victory, month of upheaval of collective power August. The...
Dhaka and its public health risks
Mohammad Rukanuddin : Dhaka, the energetic capital city of Bangladesh, is a city that never sleeps. While this energy is a source of dynamism and...
Readers’ Voice: Unemployment Rise
Each year, thousands of graduates leave universities, yet the job market remains saturated and unwelcoming. This disconnection between education and employment is a serious concern....
Readers’ Voice: Separate route for ambulances
Due to the increasing traffic congestion in large cities, ambulances are often unable to reach their destinations in time, resulting in the tragic loss of...
Administrative disruption at Ctg Port must not be repeated
The recent customs-related work stoppages at Chittagong Port have once again exposed the fragility of Bangladesh’s most critical trade gateway. As the Chittagong Port Authority...
Embracing the future of Islamic finance: The transformative power of AI
Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, PhD : In an era where technology is reshaping industries worldwide, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a catalyst for profound...
A welcome relief – thank you, United States
The recent decision by the United States to reduce its tariff on Bangladeshi imports from 35 per cent to 20 per cent is a timely...